The current Grand Cherokee is wonderfully outfitted, well-designed, potent in both V6 and V8 formats and exceedingly comfortable in both civilized and rougher environments. In a segment where competition is especially fierce, the Grand Cherokee has to fight it out and display versatile talents. Our week-long drive fleshed it all out. Read on for the vital details.

FCA Group has confirmed a report that none of its brands will launch new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This will be the first time since 2010 that the company has decided not to show off a new vehicle there. Instead of debuting new stuff in Detroit, FCA will take its new products to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on January 3, which begins a week before the Detroit show.